Greeley, CO Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Greeley, CO, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Max shed size
- 120 sq ft
- Max height
- 12 feet
- Max per lot
- 3 (1 per 10,000 sf)
- Setback on slab
- 5 feet
- Permit threshold
- Exempt ≤120 sq ft (§ 22-78)
Summary
Greeley treats a shed as a 'minor structure': 120 square feet max, 12 feet max height, and no side or rear setback unless it sits on a slab, which then requires 5 feet. Lots may have up to three, all behind the rear building line.
Minor structure (small shed, and similar structures) — 1/lot; +1/each 10k s.f.; Maximum of 3. Size: 120 s.f. max. Height: 12' max. Setbacks: 0' side or rear; 5' if on a concrete slab or similar foundation; and Behind the rear building line of the principal structure.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Table 24-5-2 of Greeley's Development Code defines a 'minor structure (small shed, and similar structures)' as capped at 120 square feet and 12 feet in height. Lots get one shed per 10,000 square feet of lot area, up to a maximum of three, and every shed must sit behind the rear building line of the house: with 0 feet side/rear setback unless it's on a concrete slab, which triggers a 5-foot setback. Sheds at or under 120 square feet skip the building permit entirely under § 22-78, though the zoning limits of § 24-502(c) still apply regardless. Bigger 'secondary buildings' (up to 1,200 sf) follow a separate table.
Violations & Fines
A code infraction under § 24-104(c), enforced through Title 1, Chapter 10: fines start at $100, rise to $250 for a second violation within 24 months, and $500 for a third, plus stop-work orders and abatement costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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